North
Rim Campground
is convieniently located just south of the North Kaibab
Trail, one of the most widely used trails in the Grand Canyon.
The campground sits right on the north rim and campsites
can be reserved as much as five months in advance. There
is even an option to reserve premium sites. There is a maximum
of two vehicles, six people, three tents are allowed per
site. Also, any vehicle towing another vehicle such as a
pop-up tent trailer or a motorhome towing a car is considered
two vehicles. In close proximity to the campground are
shower facility, a laundromat, a gift shop, restaurants,
a visitor center and a general store. If you plan to hine
into the Grand Canyon, you must obtain a backcountry permit.
You
can get permit information here:
from
Flagstaff, drive north on U.S. Route 89 to U.S. Route 89A.
Turn left on U.S. Route 89A and pass scenic Lee's Ferry.
Drive on to S.R. 67 at Jacob's Lake and turn left. Drive
south on S.R. 67 to the North Rim.
Above:
The view of the Grand Canyon from the north rim.
